How I’ll Cover Ghosts & Hauntings In 2026

Happy New Year! I hope 2026 proves to be an amazing year for you.

Over here on Ghostly Activities, the content will take a more journalistic approach. That means it will look and read more like a news site. Here’s my updated editorial policy for 2026.

Ghostly Activities Editorial Policy

I cover ghosts, hauntings and haunted history with a reporter mindset, a practical approach, and respect for witnesses, readers, and locations.

My focus

I publish stories that hold up when the excitement wears off. That means:

• Investigations: on-site reporting, controlled experiments, witness interviews, and evidence review
• Haunted History Desk: archives, timelines, deaths/incidents, property history, and context
• Service Journalism: methods, safety, checklists, gear explainers, and how-to guides
• Places & Preservation: closures, renovations, public access changes, and historic protection issues
• Consumer Watch: tours, claims, ethics, pricing, and scams (when I can document them)

What’s Not Covered

I do not publish content where the main hook is drama.

• influencer feuds, callouts, subtweets, and “paranormal celebrity” gossip
• rumor-only stories without verification
• “trust me bro” claims with no details, no sources, and no way to check
• doxxing, harassment, or anything that endangers private people or locations

When famous people are involved

If a well-known investigator, creator, or TV name is connected to a story, I only cover it when there is public-interest value, such as:

• ownership changes of a public attraction
• safety issues, permits, legal filings, or consumer impact
• verified documents and on-the-record sources

Ghostly Activities’ standards

I try to be clear about what is known, what is unknown, and what is still being checked.

• I label stories: News, Investigation, Explainer, Field Notes, Opinion
• I separate witness reports from my observations
• I note conditions that matter (time, weather, noise, EMF sources, lighting, crowds)
• I avoid overstating results. “Interesting” is not the same as “proven.”

Sources and documentation

When possible, I use primary sources:

• public records, property history, newspapers, archives, maps, photos
• on-the-record interviews
• our own field notes and raw files (audio, video, photos)

I link to sources when they are public and safe to share. If I cannot share a source (privacy, safety, access limits), I explain why.

Corrections

If I get something wrong, I fix it.

• Corrections are added to the story with a dated correction note
• Big changes are listed in a Corrections Log page
• Readers can request corrections using our contact form (but must provide verification)

Ethics and safety

• I do not publish exact addresses for private residences.
• I do not encourage trespassing. Ever.
• I avoid identifying private individuals in sensitive situations unless it is necessary and documented.
• I protect minors and vulnerable sources.

Disclosures

If I have a conflict-of-interest or personal relationship with a source, witness or location, I will disclose that at the top of a post or article. Ghostly Activities does not participate in paid endorsements, nor affiliate marketing. If I make a recommendation, it’s because I believe it’s worthwhile for readers.

Submit a tip (Use Contact Form)

Have a lead that fits our mission? Send it with:

• location and date(s)
• who is involved
• any documents or links
• what you want me to investigate

Anonymous tips are accepted, but stories need verification.

A Note About Paranormal Protection

Ghostly Activities isn’t equipped to clear ghosts, spirits or negative entities. I simply report on the phenomena. In the past, I have written protection and clearing tips, but these are purely academic. Please use a psychic, medium or spiritual leader to help with these events.